Vikki Goodwin
Vikki Goodwin | |
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Workman |
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| Born | May 18, 1967 Arlington Heights, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | |
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| Website | Campaign website |
Vikki Ann Goodwin (born May 18, 1967)[1] is a Texas Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 47, which is located in Travis County, Texas.[2]
Education
Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from University of Texas in Austin and her master's degree in public affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.[3]
Texas House of Representatives
On November 6, 2018, Goodwin won the general election with 52%, defeating incumbent Republican Paul Workman who got 48% of the vote.[4]
Goodwin is known for her work helping pass 'Cati's Act', a drowning prevention act meant to expand safety regulations for children under twelve.[5] In addition she filed the 'Natalia Cox Act', meant to aid victims of domestic violence by requiring police officers and medical professionals to provide victims with resources.[6]
References
- ^ "Rep. Vikki Goodwin – Texas State Directory Online". www.txdirectory.com.
- ^ "Texas House Member Rep. Goodwin, Vikki District 47". www.house.texas.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "Meet the LBJ alumni running for office in 2018". LBJ School of Public Affairs. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ Chang, Julie. "Republican Paul Workman defeated in Travis County's HD 47". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "Cati's Act advances in Texas Legislature". KVUE.com. May 7, 2021.
- ^ "The 'Natalia Cox Act' is now a Texas law". KVUE.com. May 16, 2023.